Wednesday, May 4, 2011

T R I A N G L E L O C A L - E V E N T S – May 2 - 8

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  T R I A N G L E   L O C A L - E V E N T S   –  May 2 - 8    

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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****Mother's Day – Say it with Flowers.  Order your mother's flowers at our own GLBT owned Florist in Durham – Flowers by Gary – phone in orders at: 919-471-1566

www.flowersbygaryofdurham.com

 

****WINNER! BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL 2009 TONY AWARD! 
HAIR is playing at DPAC May 10-15, 2011. Curtain is at 7:30pm.
The Public Theater's new Tony-winning production of HAIR is the most electric celebration on Broadway! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. HAIR features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including 'Aquarius," 'Let the Sun Shine In," "Good Morning, Starshine" and 'Easy To Be Hard." Its relevance is UNDENIABLE. Its energy is UNBRIDLED. Its truth is UNWAVERING. It's HAIR, and IT'S TIME.
Visit DPACnc.com for more information.

 

****Student seeks UNC and Duke alums for oral history interviews.  Jess McDonald, an undergraduate student at Elon University, is looking for Duke and UNC alumni who are LGBTQIA and willing to be interviewed as part of a thesis about the history of LGBTQ life at Duke and UNC.  The interviews can be conducted in person, via Skype, or via telephone between now and September.  Please email her at jmcdonald5@elon.edu for more information about the project and the interview process.

 

 

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK

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****Karaoke and Cocktails for a Cool Cause

Dapper Style House of Raleigh announces May First Friday in support of the Triangle premiere of "Sing for the Cure." Friday, May 6th from 8-11pm. Every $1 donation gets you a karaoke set and benefits the Common Woman Chorus, Triangle Gay Men's Chorus and Susan G. Komen for the Cure- NC Triangle.
$5 Absolut drinks and complimentary appetizers provided by Raleigh's Oxford Gastropub. Free admission.
317 West Morgan Street, downtown Raleigh. www.dapperstylehouse.com  

 

 

 

 

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ON THE STAGE

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****Durham - HAIR is playing at DPAC May 10-15, 2011. Curtain is at 7:30pm.
The Public Theater's new Tony-winning production of HAIR is the most electric celebration on Broadway! Visit DPACnc.com for more information.

 

****Durham – Durham Performing Arts Center – www.dpacnc.com

BBKing on June 3.  Visit DPACnc.com for more information.

 

****Raleigh – NC Theatre –To see their current season of shows or to purchase tickets or for more info:http://www.nctheatre.com

 

 

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FUTURE EVENTS - Next Weeks or Next Month

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****Raleigh – CMF fundraiser

Dead or in Drag - A Longbranch Takeover Sunday, May 15

The Longbranch, 608 Creekside Drive, 3 - 8 p.m.

$10 donation

 

**** Carrboro - The Tranny Roadshow at Hillsborough Road Co-Op 
619 Hillsborough Road, Friday, May 13 2011 at 7:00 pm
Join the Tranny Roadshow in a fun-filled exploration of gender, identity, and self-hood! The 2011 performances continue a six-year tradition of spreading insight and delivering raucous entertainment through a multimedia performance art extravaganza. This is an all-ages show, and cover is $5. For more information, visit http://www.trannyroadshow.com

 

****The Geeks and Gaymers of NC (GGNC) and Triangle Q Food, Music, Movies, and Theatre (FMT) clubs are getting together to see Thoron Sunday May 15 at 4pm at Brier Creek Cinemas. For more information: http://www.meetup.com/TriangleQFMT orhttp://www.meetup.com/GeekNC

 

****OutRaleigh Spectacular Street Festival Declares, "We're All Family Here!"

City Plaza on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh will be transformed with song and celebrations on May 14th from 10 am – 7pm as the OutRaleigh weekend of events culminates in a full blown street festival.  With a spectrum of live performances, a full-blown KidsZone, special guests, and a throng of eager vendors on tap for the day, festival goers are sure to find something for everyone in the family. For full schedule and more info: http://www.outraleigh.com/

 

****Raleigh -  AIDS Walk & Ride 
The AIDSWALK+RIDE returns on Saturday, May 21 for another exhilarating day 
of cycling, riding, advocacy, testing, and FUN! It's not too late to sign 
up to walk or ride, to join a team, to donate, or to volunteer. Come early 
and plan to spend the day with us during the Festival.  Children will delight in the Kids Rodeo, where they can pig out on cotton candy while participating in tons of great activities. Drag Bingo will offer a heated, hilarious siesta to the day's activities. 
Location 
301 N. Wilmington Street 
Downtown Raleigh, at the Children's Garden 
(Across from the Halifax/Government Mall) 
Schedule 
7:00 am | Opening Ceremony (ride only) 
7:30 am | Ride out (riders must complete the route by 4:00 pm) 
Noon – 2:45 pm | Walker Check-In and Festival 
3:00 – 4:00 pm | Let the Walk Begin! 
4:00 – 5:00 pm | Closing Ceremony 

 

****Durham - All hail the Queen.  June 4th, 2011 a new beaver queen will be crowned.  This year's theme is Streampunk.  Who will take this year's title?  Will it be Fur Pelton John, Muddy Waters, Magonolia Beaver, Uwanna Peace Abeava or Cherry Cherry Bang Bang?  The family friendly beaver drag event takes place at Durham's Duke Park Meadow and is a fund-raiser for Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association.  Clean wetlands makes beavers happy.  Pre-show fun begins at 4pm and the pageant starts at 5pm. Costumes encouraged.  www.beaverlodgelocal1504.org

 

**** Tickets are now on sale for the Triangle premiere of "A Proclamation of Hope - featuring Sing for the Cure", to be presented by the Common Woman Chorus and the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus on June 12, 2011 in the Meymandi Concert Hall of Raleigh's Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.  'Sing for the Cure' is the world-renowned song cycle with orchestra that honors those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.  The proceeds of this concert will be shared equally by the choruses and Susan G. Komen for the Cure - NC Triangle.  Tickets are $15-$35 at TicketMaster.com and the Progress Energy Center box office.

 

 

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NEW LISTING CHANGES & UPDATES THIS WEEK

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GAY ROOMATES and GLBT HOUSES FOR RENT or WANTED

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****Need a roommate? Have a house for rent? Send details.

****House Wanted - Mature lesbian couple looking for rental house in North Raleigh in the Sanderson high school district (near North Hills, Northclift, Shelley Lake area). Family includes two medium-sized well-behaved adult neutered dogs.  Prefer single family detached home with a fenced yard, but will consider a townhouse or condo. Move in around June 1st.  Contact Info: Please email Sheryl@SherylSchuff.com.

 

****Room for Rent – Knightdale  - room for one person in small 3-bedroom house in Knightdale.  There's easy access to HWY 264, 440 or 540.  There's off street parking and a fenced yard. It's a 10x10 room -  a little small but so is the rent at $350/mo. Rent includes all utilities, wireless internet, plus access to washer/dryer. You must like small dogs (no additional pets, please). Please be responsible, fairly quiet, and non-smoking only, please. No deposit/lease required. Please write me at airguyobx@hotmail.com and tell me a bit about yourself.
 

****$1050 / 3br - Huge Unit - FREE one month Rent
Due to a life changing event, we need to move ASAP though we just recently signed our new lease in this luxury apartment complex near Southpoint. We've been here almost two years and love the community, the neighbors, and the awesome location near Southpoint. Because we need to move quickly, we will pay your March rent!!! 3 bedroom/2 bathroom first floor apartment. The complex is fully gated and very safe! The unit is 1410 sq ft. with brand new carpet, paint, and new flooring in both bathrooms. Open kitchen, great for entertaining (we will leave our stainless steel microwave). Master bedroom has a walk-in close and bay window, letting in tons of natural light! French doors in living room lead out to patio with storage unit. 
Community amenities include: a swimming pool, lighted tennis court, playground, laundry facility (though there are W/D hookups in the apartment), fitness center, car wash, WIFI in clubhouse and pool area, BBQ grills, garages, and more. 24 hour on-site maintenance staff respond very quickly if needed. 
Just a few minutes from I-40, The Streets at Southpoint Mall, Duke, UNC. Convenient to Bean Traders, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Walgreens, and countless restaurants.

 

**** LGBT Housing Sublet - 1800 sq. feet. I have a very desirable lovely 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home for sublet ideally June-August 2011 - could be free May-August or May-Sept. I'm looking for entire time, no one month in the middle period or either end, etc., unless I can accommodate my needs where I'm going.   House is owned by a single gay professional male. The $2000 monthly fee including all utilities and amenities. ONE FLAT MONTHLY FEE. I intend to leave intact as is. It's a sublet.  This home is partially but nicely furnished and in a very desirable part of Cary.   The home can presently sleep four comfortably, one king bed, one queen bed.  Please call and meet for all the details and terms or call.  (919) 270-0847 (no greeting recorded).  funzyfellow@yahoo.com



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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

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****The NC State University Women's Center Directory vacancy notice has been posted on the Human Resources site:  http://www.ncsu.edu/human_resources/employment/jobseekers.php

 

 

****Chapel Hill - The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is hiring for a full-time Crisis
Response Coordinator to serve as the primary administrator of the
Center's Crisis Response Program, which provides in-house crisis line
coverage during regular business hours and provides on-call pager
coverage on a 24-hour basis.  Candidates should have experience
training or supervising volunteers or employees, familiarity with
community resources available for survivors of sexual violence and
experience working with teams and building coalitions.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree with
equivalent experience; experience providing assistance to survivors of
sexual violence; crisis intervention experience; and demonstrate
cultural awareness, sensitivity and competency.
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and three references to Crisis
Response Coordinator search, at OCRCC, P.O. Box 4722, Chapel Hill, NC,
27515 or by email to jobs@ocrcc.org. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled. The full job description is
attached.


****Know of a job for our community. Send details.

 

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GAY FRIENDLY BUSINESS SPECIAL SALES

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See a listing of businesses and services on our website:

http://www.ncgaytravel.com/ncgaytravel/triangle.html

           

****Announcement of a gay "yellow pages" for NC.  NCPridepages.com – A listing of GLBT friendly businesses in NC by category. www.ncpridepages.com

 

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PETS FOR ADOPTION OR CARE

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****Have a pet to put up for adoption. Send details.

 

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IN THE GALLERIES

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Durham - LabourLove Gallery - www.labourlove.com

Durham - ROOM 100 - www.goldenbeltarts.com

Cary - Cary Gallery of Artists - www.carygalleryofartists.org

Greensboro - Ambleside Gallery - www.amblesidearts.com

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TRIANGLE NIGHTCLUBS

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Raleigh: LEGENDS NIGHT CLUB AND THE VIEW - www.legends-club.com

Raleigh: 313 Club – www.313raleigh.com

Raleigh: FLEX CLUB - www.flex-club.com

 

Durham: STEEL BLUE - www.clubsteelblue.com - NEW LOCATION see website

Durham: PINHOOK – www. thepinhook.com

Durham: CASBAH – www. casbahdurham.com

 

Chapel Hill: Jermaine's GAY Night at LANTERN - http://mix-n-mingle.com/?page_id=8

 

Greensboro: WAREHOUSE 29 - www.w29.com (Greensboro)

 

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